Ibaka, engaged in physical exchanges with Griffin most of Sunday's game, appeared to take a chop at Griffin’s groin in the game in Los Angeles. At the time, Ibaka was assessed a flagrant foul-1 and remained in the game to finish his team's 108-104 win.

Video from Ibaka’s foul on Griffin was replayed and debated in recent days, with many wondering whether he would be available Tuesday night for Oklahoma City’s home game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The fire also has been stoked in the first Thunder game since their tense matchup with the Clippers. With Ibaka in the fold, the Thunder will face a Lakers team struggling to stay in the playoff picture on the heels of Kobe Bryant's candid comments on Ibaka's foul.